Hunter Mill District Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins and Reston
Interfaith are partnering for the third consecutive year to sponsor the
2004 Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet for adults and children in
need. Just in time for the cold season, the Winter Coat Closet opens Nov.
15 and ends Feb. 12, 2005.

“Through the generous contributions of the
community, needed assistance will once again be given to those unable to
otherwise shield themselves and their children from the winter elements,”
commented Supervisor Hudgins when speaking about the compassion often
seen in Hunter Mill District.

The Coat Closet will be open Mondays, 10 a.m. – noon; Thursdays, 5 – 8
p.m.; and Saturdays,
9 – 11 a.m. for donations and for those looking for a coat. Donations of
new and “gently used” (i.e. in good condition and dry cleaned) winter
coats will be accepted at the North County Governmental Center at 12000
Bowman Towne Drive in Reston during Coat Closet hours. Both child and
adult sizes are needed (extra large is especially appreciated). All
donations are tax deductible.

The closet is also in need of volunteers on Mondays, 10 a.m. – noon;
Thursdays, 5 – 8 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 – 11 a.m. to assist clients in
selecting coats, greeting donors, and sorting coat donations. Contact
Faye Yu at 703-481-8276 or Faye.Yu@restoninterfaith.org if you are
interested in being part of this volunteer effort.

The Coat Closet began in the winter of 2001 when a constituent stopped
by the Hunter Mill District office with a need for a winter coat. He had
been to another charitable location previously and had not been
successful. He wanted to know if staff knew of another location that
might be able to assist him. Having compassion for the situation, a staff
member spoke with Supervisor Hudgins about using the community room
during the day for distributing coats. Supervisor Hudgins thought it was
a great idea and suggested partnering with Reston Interfaith.

Reston Interfaith, a nonprofit organization serving Northern Virginia,
promotes self-sufficiency through support and advocacy for those in need
of food, shelter, affordable housing, quality child care and other
services. Founded in 1970 by area religious organizations to encourage
the development of affordable housing for families and individuals in the
area, the agency has since broadened its program scope and service area
to address the most pressing social needs of our neighbors in Northern
Virginia.

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